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North Wales Police tweeted: "Large tree is down blocking the road on Minera Road, BRYMBO - near to the Ffrwd Pub - Road is closed in both directions at present until Highways remove the obstruction, which may take some time, as tree is of considerable size. Please use an alternative route."

Trees were also reported to have fallen on Prices Lane in Rhosddu, Old Wrexham Road in Gresford and Queens Square in Wrexham town centre.

A tree destroyed an advertising sign on Queens Square in Wrexham (Image: Wrexham.com)

Homes were left without power in Coedpoeth this morning with Scottish Power saying that lines had been affected by gale force winds.

Trains between Wrexham and Bidston were also out of action after a tree fell on the railway line at Caergwrle.

All services were cancelled for several hours and replacement buses were organised.